The updated stock assessment was completed by adding catch and independent indices through 2012 to the previous 1982-2011 assessment. The result of the analysis shows that bluefish is not overfished or experiencing overfishing.
Fisheries Science
Sustainable fisheries management depends on sound, timely scientific advice. The Fisheries Science Program delivers this through a rigorous, peer-reviewed stock assessment process, utilizing a mix of fishery-independent surveys and fishery-dependent monitoring, complemented by research from coastal state, federal, and academic institutions. The program also focuses on developing innovative scientific methods and enhancing state stock assessment capabilities, while coordinating and expanding collaborative research and data collection efforts.
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From Research Priorities and Recommendations to Support Interjurisdictional Fisheries Management. ASMFC Special Report # 89.
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Updated June 2013
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Updated June 2013
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Discuss Climate Change Task from the ISFMP Policy Board (M. Armstrong). Discuss Working with MRIP/MRFSS Ratio Estimators (J. O’Hop). Discuss Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management (EBFM). Report from MAFMC Forage Fish Workshop (R. Seagraves). Discuss How to Integrate EBFM in the ASMFC Process.
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Updates on Program Review Process. Consider Approval of 2014 Request for Proposal and Funding Decision Document (M. Alexander) Action.
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